Quick Start Guide
MMX8x4-HT420M
Further Information
The document is valid with the following firmware version: 1.0.0
The User’s manual of this appliance is available on
www.lightware.com
.
See the
Downloads
section on the website of the product.
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Important Safety Instructions
Please read and keep the information in the attached safety instructions supplied with the
product before you start using the device.
Introduction
MMX8x4-HT420M is a standalone matrix switcher specifically designed for conference room
environments. It has eight video inputs (4x HDMI, 4x TPS) and four video outputs (2x HDMI 2x
TPS). 4K / UHD (30Hz RGB 4:4:4 or 60Hz YCbCr 4:2:0), 3D capabilities and HDCP are fully
supported. MMX8x4-HT420M has a dedicated Special Audio Input block with input ports for
microphone and line-in. The built-in sound mixer allows free mixing of the audio signals from
the de-embedded HDMI, the microphone or the line-in.
1
Infra outputs
3.5 mm TRS (Jack) plugs for infra signal transmission.
2
Serial/Infra outputs
2-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for IR output or TTL output
serial signal.
3
48 V LED
on
Phantom power turned on.
off
Phantom power turned off.
Turn off the phantom power before connecting the microphone!
Box Contents
Matrix unit
IEC power connector
Phoenix Combicon 2-pole
connector (4x)
Safety and warranty info,
Quick Start Guide
Infrared emitter unit
with Phoenix Combicon
2-pole connector (2x)
Infrared emitter unit with
Jack connector (4x)
Phoenix Combicon 5-pole
connector (4x)
Phoenix Combicon 3-pole
connector (3x)
Phoenix Combicon 8-pole
connector (1x)
LAN straight-through
cable, CAT5e type,
0.25m length (2x)
Rear View
1
USB port
USB mini-B port for controlling the unit locally by Lightware Device
Controller software.
2
POWER LED
on
Power LED indicates that the unit is
powered on.
3
LIVE LED
blinking slow
The unit is on and operates properly.
blinking fast
The unit is in bootload mode.
4
LCD screen
Displays the front panel menu. Basic settings are available.
5
Jog dial
knob
Browse the menu by turning the knob, click on the desired item to
check or change it.
LCD Menu and Navigation
The front panel has a color LCD showing the most important settings and parameters
(E.g. network settings, port status, crosspoint state). The jog dial control knob can be used
to navigate between the menu items or change the value of a parameter. The knob can be
pressed to enter a menu or edit/set a parameter.
4
RS-232 ports
3-pole Phoenix connectors (2x) for bi-directional RS-232
communication.
5
Reset button
Reset or power on the device while keep pushing the hidden
button takes the matrix in bootload mode.
6
Ethernet port
RJ45 connector to control the matrix via LAN.
7
Boot button
Reset or power on the device while keep pushing the hidden
button takes the matrix in bootload mode.
8
Analog audio
inputs
3-pole Phoenix connector for microphone input and 5-pole
Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio input.
9
Analog audio
outputs
5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio; the
signal can be mixed from the de-embedded audio of the
TPS/HDMI inputs or the microphone input or the line in.
q
Audio I/O
ports
5-pole Phoenix connector for balanced analog audio;
depending on the configuration, it can be input or output.
Output audio is the de-embedded HDMI signal from the
nearby HDMI port.
w
HDMI inputs
HDMI input ports (4x) for sources.
e
TPS inputs
RJ45 connectors (4x) for incoming TPS signal;
PoE-compliant.
r
TPS Ethernet
Locking RJ45 connector to supply Ethernet communication
for the TPS lines – it can be separated from the LAN
communication (controlling functions) of the matrix.
Not
PoE-compliant.
t
AC connector
Standard IEC connector accepting 100-240 V, 50 or 60 Hz.
y
TPS outputs
RJ45 connectors for TPS signal; PoE-compliant.
u
GPIO
8-pole Phoenix connector for configurable general purpose
input/output ports.
i
Relay
8-pole Phoenix connectors for relay ports.
o
HDMI outputs
HDMI output connectors for sink devices.
Port Diagram
Mounting Options - Standard Rack Installation
Two rack ears are supplied with the product, which are fixed on left and right side as shown in
the picture. The default position allows mounting the device as a standard rack unit installation.
The matrix switcher is 2U-high and one-rack wide.
Always use all the four screws for fixing
the device ears to the rack rail. Choose
proper size screws for mounting. Keep
minimum two threads left after the nut
screw.
Ventilation
To ensure the correct ventilation and
avoid overheating let enough free space
around the appliance. Do not cover the
appliance, let the ventilation holes free on
both sides.
Compatible Devices
The MMX8x4-HT420M matrix is compatible with other
Lightware TPS devices, matrix TPS and TPS2 boards,
25G boards, as well as third-party HDBaseT-extenders,
but not compatible with the phased out TPS-90 extenders.
HDBaseT
TM
and the HDBaseT Alliance logo are trademarks of the HDBaseT Alliance.
Safety and
Warranty
Info
Quick
Start
Guide
LAN cross-link cable,
CAT5e type, 3m length
min. 2
threads left
rack rail
rack shelf mounting ear
rack screw
flat washer
cage nut
USB
Control
POWER
LIVE
Multiport HDMI and TPS Matrix Switcher
MMX8x4-HT420M
MAIN MENU
> System Settings
Ports
EDID
5
4
1
3
2
Made in EU, Hungary
50/60 Hz 1.4-0.85A
100-240 VAC
Sn:
Reset
3
4
RX
TX RX
TX
2
1
TX
TX
4
RS232
2
1
3
MIC IN
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO IN
L
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6
5
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9
1
3
D/A converter
ADC
Audio
embedder
Audio
de-embedder
A/D converter
HDMI in
2x
AUX analog
audio I/O
HDMI in
2x
TPS out
HDM out
2x
2x
TPS in
1x
AUX analog
audio out
1x
MIC in
Audio
de-embedder
Video Crosspoint 8x4
Audio
Mixer
4x
1x
AUX analog
audio in
Audio Crosspoint
8x1
Menu navigation
& change parameter
Menu selection
& set parameter
Press
Turn
MAIN MENU
> System Settings
Ports
EDID
Front View
